How Many People Are Named Jackson?

291,323

people in the United States are named Jackson

1 in 1,149 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#269

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0870%

Of US population

Peak Year

2013

12,625 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JAK-sən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname meaning "son of JACK". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 16.7 years old

Young (<30) 270,870
93%
Adult (30–60) 10,311
3.5%
Senior (>60) 10,142
3.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 23,044
Texas 21,382
Florida 13,043
North Carolina 12,351
Georgia 12,335
Ohio 11,708
New York 11,505
Illinois 10,402
Pennsylvania 10,106
Tennessee 9,509

💡 Fun Facts About "Jackson"

  • 6,896 babies were named Jackson in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2013
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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